Physical Activity and Use of Cigarettes and E-Cigarettes Among Young Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Physical activity is known to be inversely associated with cigarette smoking among young people. However, evidence is not clear about the association between physical activity and e-cigarette use. Young people who otherwise lead a healthy lifestyle are attracted to e-cigarettes for nicotine or flavor consumption given the low harm perceptions associated with e-cigarette use. This is of concern given the potentially serious adverse health consequences of some forms of e-cigarette use. This study tested the hypotheses that increased physical activity is associated with lower levels of cigarette and e-cigarette use, both cross-sectionally and prospectively.

Methods

Self-reported physical activity data and past-30-day cigarette smoking and e-cigarette use data were

SUBMITTER: Pokhrel P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7089825 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature